we're not all that picky here, even the forum leader has a few bikes, none of them Suzuki's
but be warned, many here have left the v-strom fold (some more than once) and come back to a strom. They are an addiction to some
You may catch our addiction.
I've been out and ended up riding a few times with people with Freewind's and they seem to also have a good reputation and strong affection with their owners. A good dependable bike by all accounts.
May be an idea to stick your location in your profile and keep an eye out in the ride outs section, but US forum you said? you on the other side of the pond?